Luangwa River Lions


Posted by Nicole Brooker on Sat Oct 01, 2005 3:58 am

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These lions are feeding on the same dead hippo as my previous hippo/croc shot. That night we heard the lions calling and were woken up again by them fighting over the hippo remains. We could still hear them when we were woken up in the morning and we were barely out the door when they rushed us into the vehicle. Breakfast was not important! We sat there for an hour or more watching the sun rise and the lions feed. Unfortunately the direction of light was not in our favour. An amazing sight to see the lions feeding in the river.
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by NDCheryl on Sat Oct 01, 2005 6:00 am
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Very different shot. I like the action and the lioness with her head raised toward you. I think it would be even stronger with some cropped from the top. I'll bet this sight plus the sunrise certainly started your day off right! Thanks for sharing.
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by Carol Clarke on Sat Oct 01, 2005 6:42 am
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I'm with Cheryl in thinking this might be stronger with some off the top Nicole, but a great capture of an unusual Lion scene - unless you were in the Okavango! :wink:

Very nice grouping - almost at the four compass points, and the eye contact with 'Miss North' is the icing on the cake! 8) :D
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by Nicole Brooker on Sat Oct 01, 2005 6:53 am
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Thanks for the comments. I've added a report. Do you think this is enough?
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by Carol Clarke on Sat Oct 01, 2005 6:59 am
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Looks better to my eye Nicole. 8) :D
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by AForns on Sat Oct 01, 2005 7:59 am
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The cropped image is exceptional !!! Love the one lion looking at you and the water is so sweet !!! :) :)
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by Tim Grams on Sat Oct 01, 2005 10:23 am
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An eye catching image! It seems odd to see lions in the water, which makes the image unique.

Doesn't look like there's much left of the hippo. :shock:

Yes, the repost looks better IMO. It must have been a great way to start the day. 8)
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by john on Sat Oct 01, 2005 10:45 pm
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I like it! Nice high key shot!
 

by Steve Metildi on Sun Oct 02, 2005 2:21 am
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What a great experience--cool photo!

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by DC on Sun Oct 02, 2005 3:44 am
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outstanding shot Nicole. You handled the tough conditions perfectly.

What a sight it must have been.
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by fendleroc on Sun Oct 02, 2005 3:56 am
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very good and unsual shot because lions don't like water except in okavando. :D
 

by E.J. Peiker on Sun Oct 02, 2005 8:42 am
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Looks like fun - very nice!
 

by Ed Cordes on Mon Oct 03, 2005 8:21 pm
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Youdid very well with the poor light. Gald you made it to the vehicle before they used you as desert :shock:
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